A 31-year-old resident of Beslan was behind the wheel of a Kamaz-equipped cistern.

Law enforcement officers detained a 31-year-old resident of Beslan, who planned to take 30 tons of fuel stolen from the pipeline out of Ingushetia, at a stationary post on the Kavkaz federal highway. According to a study conducted by forensic experts, oil was taken at the city of Karabulak. The Interior Ministry in Ingushetia reported this.

On December 18, the security forces conducted operational search measures and stopped the Kamaz with a tank. The driver showed the documents for the goods, but the verifiers questioned their authenticity. The driver was detained, and the Kamaz was taken to the penalty area.

On December 24 the source of oil was established. Police officers conduct pre-investigation checks.